Simpson said

that she delivered 81 blankets locally in November with the help of police

departments, fire departments, and the Department of Family and Children's

Services. In the event of a major catastrophe, such as the terrorist attacks

in New York, she added, chapters will send blankets to a specific area.

Ten thousand blankets were made by chapters around the country and sent

to New York following the attacks.

Simpson is

willing to speak to local groups about Project Linus to raise awareness

about the organization and its goals. She can be contacted at [email protected].

More information about the national organization can be found at www.projectlinus.org.

The Augustin

Clayton chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution serves Clayton,

Fayette and Henry counties. For more information, contact membership chairman

Phyllis Lawson at 770-473-1218.